Oh man… the feeling of regret and stress when the sound starts going awry in the middle of a take is the worst 😂 but it makes it all the more rewarding when you are able to achieve good sound. Thanks for the video.
Great content, Jim! I do corporate video and your comment about taking your time to get it right, even when the client or producer is rushing you, is spot on. On thing I struggle with, however, is when I have to hide mics on female talent wearing tight fitting buttonless shirts (no blazers to attach to). I pretty much have to let them affix the lav themselves and I always hear scratching and cable noise during the recording.
Where was this video 10 years ago when I got started 🤔. Really nice, good lighting, great sound, high res sharp image, excellent content. I also bought Tom Popp’s Lav Hiding course years ago (on sale) and learned a lot.
I'm still learning, and this is exceptionally useful, along with the video comparing pro lav mics. Two questions for anyone. One I have done, the other I haven't. I am curious to know if anyone has experience going either route, or if this is crazy. 1. At work, when I do these internal corporate videos (where I am responsible for all things, video and audio), I send interview subjects a PDF giving some guidance on what to wear. The main thing I am trying to avoid is moire in the video, but I am thinking of adding a note about avoiding polyester tops, jackets, scarves, and ties, as I had a bad experience with a lav mic sitting on polyester fabric. 2. Outside of my main job, when I am doing modest projects for non-profits and such, I never hide the lav and cable. It has been a low priority and I try not to bother people, but now as I continue I want to address this. It seems a delicate subject, and while watching this video I was thinking it might be helpful to add this topic to the PDF on clothing guidance, so no one is taken by surprise when I say "oh by the way this cable goes down your top." Does anyone else do this sort of advance work, or anything resembling this? I want to get to the highest quality I can in these circumstances, and it seems to me (amateur that I am) that I could stand to give some advance notice to folks to avoid the feeling I am ambushing them and to get some modest collaboration from them so the final result looks and sounds nice. -Dave
I really enjoyed the video and your tips and tricks. I currently am in the process of starting to test hiding the lapel mic stuck to my chest but I seem to always get friction noise when the clothing rubs the rim of the mic, and also wire noise when I move. I do the broadcast loop but I wonder if I should neatly tape up all the cable to the clothing to avoid it moving about. Not sure if I try more expensive lapel mics are built in a better way to avoid the rustle... what would you suggest?
Thanks for the tips! I’ve been doing sound for awhile now, but always seem to worry about hiding lavs. I do features with professional/superstar athletes who don’t have a lot of time to do an interview yet they want me to rush to hide a lav so they can get on with the interview. I always tell producer/DP I need more time.
It’s a high stakes job and that’s why we’re there - to get it right (ideally the first time). Having experience, a deep ‘bag of tricks’, and the ability to ‘size up’ a wardrobe the moment it walks into the room are super important. 👍🏼
hey Jim cheers for the shoot out! The Sound of the Deitys was super surprising to me, aswell! Really impressive and clean sounding Lavs. unfortunately it´s kind of pain in the butt to get hands on deity products over here in germany. i was thinking about getting a set of those connects last year, but back then shipping would have taken up to six weeks and i was kind of averse to the signal-delay and not sure about the reach. So it would be great if they would send you a kit to make a wireless shoot-out, don´t you think? Nice Planks by the way :)
hey Jim, thanks for these videos! :) They are very engaging (and informative) ... almost like you'd be sitting in the same room talking to me! :) Like you say, you're maybe not most consistent UA-camr yet, but aspiring maybe? :D good stuff, keep it coming!
Hi Issa, I was impressed with the W.Lav Pro. I made another video where I compare it to other professional Lavs ua-cam.com/video/0XBxEt5KtPw/v-deo.html
Former neighbor has put technology like this in my car, when I pass certain hot spots they are able send sound to those devices. Police won't help can anybody give me a few tips to find them.
Oh man… the feeling of regret and stress when the sound starts going awry in the middle of a take is the worst 😂 but it makes it all the more rewarding when you are able to achieve good sound.
Thanks for the video.
Thank goodness someone who isn't over the top and is straight to the point
Thank you for your honesty, guidance and easy nature in relating this info.
I think you're quickly becoming one of the best resources for aspiring psmixers like myself. Thank you!!
Thanks, Simon! Means a lot. I’m glad people are getting something out of these.
Great video Jim.
Great content, Jim! I do corporate video and your comment about taking your time to get it right, even when the client or producer is rushing you, is spot on. On thing I struggle with, however, is when I have to hide mics on female talent wearing tight fitting buttonless shirts (no blazers to attach to). I pretty much have to let them affix the lav themselves and I always hear scratching and cable noise during the recording.
I know what you mean. I had this woman in a spandex yoga type outfit and everywhere showed a cable 😫
incredibly insightful!
You are a really liberating and on set edjucater 🤗
Love this channel. I'm not too much into location sound anymore, and I'm trying to get into directing. But these are of immense help anyhow.
Thanks, Amaan! Glad you're finding it helpful.
Great video Jim. Communication and practice is so important.
Where was this video 10 years ago when I got started 🤔. Really nice, good lighting, great sound, high res sharp image, excellent content. I also bought Tom Popp’s Lav Hiding course years ago (on sale) and learned a lot.
Thanks for the kind words, Allen!
Great video! And I totally agree, less is more. I rarely put wind protection on my Lavs unless it’s an extremely windy day.
thanks for the video!
I'm still learning, and this is exceptionally useful, along with the video comparing pro lav mics. Two questions for anyone. One I have done, the other I haven't. I am curious to know if anyone has experience going either route, or if this is crazy.
1. At work, when I do these internal corporate videos (where I am responsible for all things, video and audio), I send interview subjects a PDF giving some guidance on what to wear. The main thing I am trying to avoid is moire in the video, but I am thinking of adding a note about avoiding polyester tops, jackets, scarves, and ties, as I had a bad experience with a lav mic sitting on polyester fabric.
2. Outside of my main job, when I am doing modest projects for non-profits and such, I never hide the lav and cable. It has been a low priority and I try not to bother people, but now as I continue I want to address this. It seems a delicate subject, and while watching this video I was thinking it might be helpful to add this topic to the PDF on clothing guidance, so no one is taken by surprise when I say "oh by the way this cable goes down your top."
Does anyone else do this sort of advance work, or anything resembling this? I want to get to the highest quality I can in these circumstances, and it seems to me (amateur that I am) that I could stand to give some advance notice to folks to avoid the feeling I am ambushing them and to get some modest collaboration from them so the final result looks and sounds nice.
-Dave
You should do a video on your fav expendibles.
Coming soon!
Great advice!
I really enjoyed the video and your tips and tricks. I currently am in the process of starting to test hiding the lapel mic stuck to my chest but I seem to always get friction noise when the clothing rubs the rim of the mic, and also wire noise when I move. I do the broadcast loop but I wonder if I should neatly tape up all the cable to the clothing to avoid it moving about. Not sure if I try more expensive lapel mics are built in a better way to avoid the rustle... what would you suggest?
Thanks for the tips! I’ve been doing sound for awhile now, but always seem to worry about hiding lavs. I do features with professional/superstar athletes who don’t have a lot of time to do an interview yet they want me to rush to hide a lav so they can get on with the interview. I always tell producer/DP I need more time.
It’s a high stakes job and that’s why we’re there - to get it right (ideally the first time). Having experience, a deep ‘bag of tricks’, and the ability to ‘size up’ a wardrobe the moment it walks into the room are super important. 👍🏼
Hi. Could you show how to mic up a thin shirt opened to the third button down, covered by a jacket? It's HARD!!
hey Jim cheers for the shoot out! The Sound of the Deitys was super surprising to me, aswell! Really impressive and clean sounding Lavs. unfortunately it´s kind of pain in the butt to get hands on deity products over here in germany. i was thinking about getting a set of those connects last year, but back then shipping would have taken up to six weeks and i was kind of averse to the signal-delay and not sure about the reach. So it would be great if they would send you a kit to make a wireless shoot-out, don´t you think? Nice Planks by the way :)
Nice information!
Thanks, Zlatko!
Do you have audio examples of bad lav placement or technique?
Hello From France
Are you happy with your Deity W lav micro?
Hi Raphael, It doesn't get used as much as some of my other mics, but so far it's been good.
What's the wardrobe or piece of clothing you struggle with the most?
Low plunging shirts
@@sethholston6128 oh yeah, definitely. As much as I try to stay in the center, sometimes you’re better off picking a side to retain proximity.
Leather jackets can be a bear.
Not a piece of clothing, but people with long beard.
That can screw up all the preparation done beforehand.
@@marcusloddby5432 Oh yes, long beards are very tough. “Might I suggest a hat?” Lol
hey Jim, thanks for these videos! :) They are very engaging (and informative) ... almost like you'd be sitting in the same room talking to me! :) Like you say, you're maybe not most consistent UA-camr yet, but aspiring maybe? :D good stuff, keep it coming!
Hello dear,
What do you think about the Deity W.Lav Pro ? Is it good to have for a minimum budget sound cart ?
Hi Issa, I was impressed with the W.Lav Pro. I made another video where I compare it to other professional Lavs ua-cam.com/video/0XBxEt5KtPw/v-deo.html
Do you think it’s better than the sennheiser me2 ii
Thank you
Former neighbor has put technology like this in my car, when I pass certain hot spots they are able send sound to those devices. Police won't help can anybody give me a few tips to find them.